I believe Proposition 54 is the most important measure on the upcoming California ballot.

Having the Legislature publish a bill online for 72 hours for the public to view — before lawmakers can vote on it — gives the public more insight on what is happening in the legislative process. This proposition defines what a republic is: a government by the people, for the people.

I believe it is important for Californians to vote on big issues like this, since they could possibly change their way of life.

— Diego Rodriguez, Ontario

One word: plastics

I am voting against Proposition 65 because it tries to trick voters into thinking it will benefit the environment.

This only happens if Prop. 65 gets more votes than Prop. 67; then, the revenue collected from charging customers 10 cents for any carry-out bag the store provides at checkout will go to an ambiguous environmental fund.

I am voting for Prop. 67. which supports the current Senate Bill 270, already passed, that bans free carry-out bags from certain grocery and retail stores.

If Prop. 67 gets more votes than Prop. 65, then the revenue collected by the stores for carry-out bags stays with the stores. Thus, the stores will have incentive to collect the 10 cents per bag, less plastic will be used, and less oil will be used to make the banned plastic bags.

— Douglas B. Shepard, Lake Forest

The guns question

Proposition 63 is the most important on this California ballot.

Voting yes on Prop. 63 supports the prohibition of large-capacity ammunition magazines and requires people to pass a background check to purchase ammunition. Everyone should be concerned about whether the government will impose these restrictions.

Gun restriction is the main topic in this election because of all the mass shootings that have been happening this year. It has led to people believing restrictions should be made so that potentially dangerous individuals aren’t allowed to buy guns or ammunition.

It has also raised an important argument that government should not be allowed to impose restrictions because this goes against the Second Amendment.

Whatever people’s ultimate decision is, it is essential for individuals to do their own research and vote on this critical matter.

— Lizeth Rizo, Montclair

A matter of life and death

I support Proposition 62 to repeal the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Everyone makes mistakes, and some people seriously regret a decision. People who are repentant should be able to live to see the next day.

Life in prison without the possibility of parole is punishment enough. Taking someone’s life is too drastic. Wouldn’t that make us criminals too? Taking someone’s life is never OK!

Prop. 62 is fair because it doesn’t just let the criminal go, which would be wrong. If you commit a crime, you must be punished, but to a certain extent, which is what Prop. 62 is attempting.

— Fiza Khan, Montclair

More answers to this Question of the Week will be published Wednesday.